No. 3 USC vs. No. 16 Stanford
They played a triple-overtime thriller last year won by USC. You want to know if the Trojans are a legitimate national championship threat? We just might find out Saturday. Robert Hanashiro, USA TODAY

No. 19 Notre Dame vs. No. 10 Michigan State
Everybody's talking about the dramatic 2010 game between these two teams because of the fake field that won the game for the Spartans. Last year, though, the Fighting Irish took to them 31-13. Saturday's game could end up being a classic. Michael Conroy, AP

No. 1 Alabama vs. No. 21 ArkansasThe Crimson Tide rolled last year 38-14 at home. They travel to Little Rock this time, and the Razorbacks should be plenty motivated after last week's shocking upset. Marvin Gentry, US Presswire